VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-12
“The advertisement does not have a clear official government purpose and appears to run afoul of federal prohibitions against the use of appropriated funds as part of 'a general propaganda effort designed to aid a political party or candidates,'”
Sen. Maggie Hassan · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-10-12
Sen. Maggie Hassan wrote to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Sept. 24 that the advertisement appears to run afoul of federal prohibitions on propaganda.
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